Mining · head to head
Maxwell Datacloud vs Whittle
The short version
- Only Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, Whittle covers Pit optimization.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Maxwell Datacloud and Whittle actually diverge.
| Attribute | Maxwell Datacloud | Whittle |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Windows |
| Founded | 2016 | 1981 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Maxwell Datacloud
- Cloud data storage
- Data management
- Collaboration tools
- Analytics
- API access
- GIS systems
- Mining software
- Excel
Only in Whittle
- Pit optimization
- NPV maximization
- Cutoff grade analysis
- Pushback design
- Economic modeling
- Surpac
- MineSched
- PCBC
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Maxwell Datacloud
- Data storage and sharingnot Whittle
- Team collaborationnot Whittle
- Data analyticsnot Whittle
- Project managementnot Whittle
Whittle
- Pit optimizationnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Strategic planningnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Feasibility studiesnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Economic analysisnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Scenario comparisonnot Maxwell Datacloud
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Maxwell Datacloud
Nothing recorded yet. See the Maxwell Datacloud review.
Whittle
- The Internet Archive's capture of Dassault Systemes' GEOVIA Whittle page on 20 January 2021 named it as one of seven distinct GEOVIA mining products (alongside Surpac, GEMS, Minex, MineSched, PCBC, InSite), sold via a 'How to buy' contact process with no price figure published.
Pricing, plan by plan
Maxwell Datacloud
Free- Free TierFree
- Basic cloud storage
- Data sharing
- Limited users
- Professional$4000/year
- Advanced analytics
- Unlimited users
- Custom integrations
Whittle
On request- Whittle Standard$15000/year
- Pit optimization
- Economic analysis
- Multiple scenarios
- Whittle Enterprise$25000/year
- Advanced optimization
- Scheduling integration
- NPV maximization
Which should you pick?
Choose Maxwell Datacloud if
- You need cloud data storage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want data management.
Choose Whittle if
- You need pit optimization.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want npv maximization.
Questions people ask
- Is Maxwell Datacloud or Whittle better?
- Neither clearly leads. Maxwell Datacloud starts at Free and Whittle at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Maxwell Datacloud or Whittle?
- Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Maxwell Datacloud and On request for Whittle.
- Does Maxwell Datacloud or Whittle run on more platforms?
- Maxwell Datacloud runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Whittle runs on Windows.
- Can I use Maxwell Datacloud for free?
- Yes. Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Whittle starts at On request.
- What is Maxwell Datacloud best used for?
- Maxwell Datacloud is most often used for data storage and sharing, team collaboration, data analytics, project management. Of those, data storage and sharing and team collaboration are not what Whittle is typically brought in for.
- What can Maxwell Datacloud do that Whittle cannot?
- Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, Data management, Collaboration tools, Analytics. Whittle covers Pit optimization, NPV maximization, Cutoff grade analysis, Pushback design. Both handle Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Whittle: Where can I find pricing for GEOVIA Whittle?
Whittle is an advanced strategic mine planning product. Pricing information is not available on the public product page and requires contacting Dassault Systèmes directly through their contact form.
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